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Performancemedium#678

As aircraft weight decreases in cruise, the speed for maximum range:

A

decreases

Correct

B

increases

C

remains the same

D

becomes undefined

Explanation

As weight decreases, the required lift decreases and the optimum cruise speed (IAS/CAS) decreases.

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